- The 2.65-liter Zbox Magnus EN275060TC delivers more power than many mid-tower desktops.
- Users can add their own high-speed RAM and storage for flexibility.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 packs 20 cores into a palm-sized package
Zotac's latest post mini pc The market is positioned as a useful contender with ambitions that go far beyond its small size.
The company claims that the Zbox Magnus EN275060TC can compete with Apple Mac Studio in terms of performance, although such comparisons may require closer examination.
The Magnus measures 210 x 203 x 62.2mm, which is roughly the size of a small hardcover book, and weighs approximately 1.4kg.
Customization and Upgrade Options
With a total volume of just 2.65 liters, it is one of the smallest desktop systems currently equipped with a full desktop-class GPU.
Lies inside Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor combined with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti video card.
The processor itself includes eight performance cores and twelve efficiency cores with a 5.2 GHz turbo and 30 MB cache.
Along with 16GB of GPU VRAM, this setup promises 4K games, creative workloads and tasks based on artificial intelligence.
However, questions about thermal management and consistent performance remain, especially given the extremely limited interior space.
Unlike some off-the-shelf compact systems, Magnus comes as a basic kit, allowing users to install their own memory and storage.
It supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory at 6400 MT/s using CSODIMMs or 5600 MT/s with conventional SODIMMs.
Two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0) provide flexibility for SSD installation.
While this design gives users the freedom to tailor the machine to specific needs, it also increases the overall cost when premium components are added.
Zotac includes the necessary Wi-Fi antennas and wall-mount hardware, which could make it attractive to those looking for a compact PC for business installation or capable but portable mobile workstation.
For connectivity, this device includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, five USB Type-A ports, two Ethernet ports, and four display outputs.
Display outputs include HDMI and DisplayPort options, which allow the system to handle multiple monitors and peripherals.
It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity.
However, the system relies on a large 330W external power supply, which somewhat reduces the appeal of its compact design.
Zbox Magnus in some European markets it is listed at around 1,600 euros, which equates to around $1,555 before taxes.
That price puts it in direct competition with larger desktops that offer better cooling and potentially faster sustained performance.
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